US20110037638A1 - Motorcycle communication system with radar detector, and mounting assemblies therefor - Google Patents
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Abstract
A communication system for use with a motorcycle includes a main unit that has a detector and a transmitter that transmits an alert signal upon the detection of a radar or laser by the detector. The system further includes either a visual indicator or an audio indicator. The visual indicator has a receiver that receives the alert signal from the transmitter, and a display which provides a visual display of the alert signal. The audio indicator has a receiver that receives the alert signal from the transmitter, and a speaker which emits an auditory response of the alert signal. The system can further include a mounting assembly having a connector that is removably connected to a part of a motorcycle, a support bracket to which the main unit is removably coupled, and a link that pivotably couples the support bracket and the connector.
Description
- 1. Field of the Invention
- The present invention relates to a communication system that can be used with a motorcycle, and mounting assemblies that can be used to mount the main unit of the system to the motorcycle. The communication system includes a radar and/or detector.
- 2. Description of the Prior Art
- Most radar detectors are designed for use inside or with automobiles. Unfortunately, it is more challenging to adapt radar detectors for use with motorcycles.
- First, noise is a major problem, because the road noise cannot be insulated or blocked out. Wind and engine noises also pose similar problems. As a result, the motorcycle rider cannot hear audible alerts issued by the radar detector.
- Second, the rider often cannot see visual alerts being emitted by the radar detector because the radar detector is often mounted at a location that is outside the rider's visual field. In addition, motorcycles also receive more direct sunlight than automobiles, and the direct sunlight can make it difficult for the rider to see the displays on the radar detector.
- Third, riders often wear gloves when riding. The buttons on conventional radar detectors are small, so they are difficult to actuate when wearing gloves.
- Fourth, mounting a radar detector to a motorcycle can be challenging because one must find a location on a motorcycle that provides a good fit, is visually appealing, and does not interfere with the rider's operation of the motorcycle.
- Fifth, waterproofing can also be a problem. Conventional automobile radar detectors are not waterproof, and are therefore not well suited for use with motorcycles.
- Many of these issues also apply to the provision of any communication unit on a motorcycle. For example, audio devices (e.g., radios, music players), phones, and similar appliances will experience similar problems as a radar detector when used with a motorcycle.
- It is an object of the present invention to provide a communication system that can conveniently and effectively be used with a motorcycle.
- It is another object of the present invention to provide a radar detector that can conveniently and effectively be used with a motorcycle.
- It is yet another object of the present invention to provide a mounting system that effectively and conveniently mounts a communication unit to a motorcycle.
- In order to accomplish the objects of the present invention, the present invention provides a communication system for use with a motorcycle, which includes a main unit that has a detector and a transmitter that transmits an alert signal upon the detection of a radar or laser by the detector. The system further includes either a visual indicator or an audio indicator. The visual indicator has a receiver that receives the alert signal from the transmitter, and a display which provides a visual display of the alert signal. The audio indicator has a receiver that receives the alert signal from the transmitter, and a speaker which emits an auditory response of the alert signal. The system can further include a mounting assembly having a connector that is removably connected to a part of a motorcycle, a support bracket to which the main unit is removably coupled, and a link that pivotably couples the support bracket and the connector.
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FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the main unit of a communication system according to one embodiment of the present invention. -
FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the audio indicator of a communication system according to one embodiment of the present invention. -
FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view of the visual indicator of a communication system according to one embodiment of the present invention. -
FIG. 4 is a schematic block diagram illustrating the communication system according to one embodiment of the present invention. -
FIG. 5 is a schematic block diagram illustrating the communication system according to another embodiment of the present invention. -
FIGS. 6A-6C illustrate various locations on a motorcycle where a mounting assembly can be mounted. -
FIG. 7A is an exploded perspective view of a mounting assembly that can be utilized for a sport-bike mount, shown with the main unit. -
FIG. 7B is an exploded perspective view of the mounting assembly ofFIG. 7A . -
FIG. 8A is a perspective view of a mounting assembly that can be utilized for a handlebar mount. -
FIG. 8B is an exploded perspective view of the mounting assembly ofFIG. 8A . -
FIG. 9A is a perspective view of another mounting assembly that can be utilized for a handlebar mount. -
FIG. 9B is an exploded perspective view of the mounting assembly ofFIG. 9A . -
FIG. 10A is a perspective view of a mounting assembly that can be utilized for the Honda™ CBR1000RR motorcycle. -
FIG. 10B is an exploded perspective view of the mounting assembly ofFIG. 10A . -
FIG. 11A is a perspective view of a mounting assembly that can be utilized for the Kawasaki™ ZX-10R motorcycle. -
FIG. 11B is an exploded perspective view of the mounting assembly ofFIG. 11A . - The following detailed description is of the best presently contemplated modes of carrying out the invention. This description is not to be taken in a limiting sense, but is made merely for the purpose of illustrating general principles of embodiments of the invention. The scope of the invention is best defined by the appended claims.
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FIGS. 1-4 illustrate one embodiment of a communication system 20 according to the present invention. The communication system 20 includes amain unit 22, avisual indicator 24, and anaudio indicator 26. Themain unit 22 can be packaged for use with either thevisual indicator 24 or theaudio indicator 26, since thevisual indicator 24 is not necessary if theaudio indicator 26 is being used, and vice versa. - The
main unit 22 operates in the same manner as a conventional automobile radar detector. Referring toFIGS. 1 and 4 , themain unit 22 has a housing 30 (which can be made of two housing pieces), with anLCD display 32 provided at an angled orientation on the top surface of thehousing 30 to allow for convenient viewing by a rider, or even in an automobile. TheLCD display 32 is adapted to display important information such as modes, signals detected, volume, etc. TheLCD display 32 is positioned at the distal end of thehousing 30 at an angle of approximately 30 degrees to the horizontal. It was determined that this angle provides the optimum position for viewing on a sportbike or cruiser, while still allowing for viewing on a dashboard of an automobile. A plurality ofbuttons 34 are provided in spaced-apart manner on the top surface of thehousing 30. Thebuttons 34 can be made very large (e.g., with a diameter of about half an inch) so that they can be easily pressed by a rider wearing gloves. - The
main unit 22 has two jacks on the side of thehousing 30, with the jacks covered by jack covers 36. One jack is for receiving a power line, and the other jack is anaudio output jack 33 that is adapted to receive an audio output line. A variety of different devices can be coupled to the audio output jack. For example, some riders use a communication system to communicate with other riders, which includes speakers within a rider's helmet. These communication systems can operate like a two-way radio, and uses an existing headset that would allow themain unit 22 to be integrated with an already-existing communication system. One example is the GMRS X1 made by Chatterbox. Another device that can be plugged into the audio output jack is a BLUETOOTH™ adapter, which is a small electronic device that usually plugs into non-BLUETOOTH™ phones so that they can be used with BLUETOOTH™ headsets. Plugging a BLUETOOTH™ adapter into the radar detectormain unit 22 would allow the rider to use a BLUETOOTH™ headset to receive alert signals. - The
housing 30 is designed to be water-resistant by providing a rubber gasket between the two housing pieces. Thebuttons 34 are also made of rubber and inserted into wells using an interference fit. A rubber gasket can be sandwiched between the jacks and the inside of thehousing 30. Other plastic components can be ultrasonically welded or heat staked to maximize the waterproofing. - The
main unit 22 also houses the electronics for the radar detector, including a controller (CPU) 38, alaser sensor 40 and aradar antenna 42. Thelaser sensor 40 is adapted to receive conventional laser signals from a laser gun, and the radar antenna is adapted to receive conventional microwave radar signals from a radar gun. Thelaser sensor 40 and theradar antenna 42 are coupled to thecontroller 38 to provide these signals to thecontroller 38, and can be embodied in the form of any of the conventional laser sensors and radar antennas that are available in the marketplace. A transmitter 46 (e.g., an antenna) is coupled to thecontroller 38 to transmit the necessary signal to either avisual indicator 24 or anaudio indicator 26. Aspeaker 44 is coupled to thecontroller 38 for broadcasting an audible beep or other audio indication to warn the rider that a police radar is nearby. Theactual speaker 44 is not shown inFIG. 1 , but is located at a hole at the bottom of thehousing 30. A film can be placed over the the speaker at the location of the speaker hole to provide the needed waterproofing. However, since the audible beep may be drowned out by the road noise encountered by a rider on a motorcycle, aseparate indicator - Although not shown in
FIG. 4 , those skilled in the art will appreciate that themain unit 22 can be powered by batteries (not shown), or wired to the motorcycle's power source. - Conventional radar antennas are normally embodied in the form of a horn-type antenna that detects microwaves and photodiodes to detect laser beams. Unfortunately, the horn occupies a large amount of space. Therefore, as an alternative, the
radar antenna 42 can be embodied in the form of a microstrip antenna. Since microstrip antennas should be mounted vertically when in use, the antenna can be housed in a pivotable or movable housing which is flipped up (similar to a mobile phone) when themain unit 22 is in use. TheLCD display 32 can even be provided in the pivotable part of the housing so that thedisplay 32 can be flipped open like the display on a mobile phone. - Referring to
FIGS. 2 and 4 , theaudio indicator 26 includes areceiver module 50 and aspeaker 52 that are coupled together by awire 54. Thereceiver module 50 can be mounted to the outside of the rider's helmet using VELCRO™, double-sided tape, hooks, or other similar attachment mechanisms. Thespeaker 52 can be mounted inside the helmet (using similar attachment mechanisms) adjacent the rider's ear. Thewire 54 couples thereceiver module 50 and thespeaker 52, such as by feeding thewire 54 between the soft inner foam and hard outer shell of the helmet. Thereceiver module 50 houses a controller (CPU) 56 that is coupled to a receiver 58 (e.g., an antenna) and apower button 60 that is used to turn thereceiver module 50 on and off. When themain unit 22 detects a radar or laser signal, it transmits (via the transmitter 46) the information to the controller 56 via thereceiver 58, which in turn causes thespeaker 52 to emit a warning signal to the rider. The pitch and frequency of the warning signal can vary depending on the signal strength and type (e.g., K band, Ka band, X band, laser). The housing of the receivingmodule 50 can be made water-resistant in the same manner as thehousing 30 described above. - Referring to
FIGS. 3 and 4 , thevisual indicator 24 can be mounted to the top of the gauges or the windsscreen using VELCRO™, double-sided tape, hooks, or other similar attachment mechanisms. Alternatively, it can be mounted to the handlebar of a motorcycle via amount 66. Thehousing 78 of thevisual indicator 24 can be water-resistant in the same manner as thehousing 30 described above. Awindow 74 can be provided on thehousing 78 for shielding a plurality of light-emitting diodes (LEDs) 75. Thevisual indicator 24 houses a controller (CPU) 68 that is coupled to a receiver 70 (e.g., an antenna) and apower button 72 that is used to turn thevisual indicator 24 on and off. When themain unit 22 detects a radar or laser signal, it transmits (via the transmitter 46) the information to the controller 68 via thereceiver 70, which in turn causes theLEDs 75 to light up or flash, thereby alerting the rider. The LED flash frequency can correlate to the strength of the detected signal and the type of signal. TheLEDs 75 can also flash in different colors to indicate different radar bands, lasers, and the like. - In addition, extremely
bright LEDs 75 are necessary in order for the flashing to be visible to the rider in daylight. However, high intensity flashing of theLEDs 75 at night can be distracting and dangerous, so a photosensor 76 is incorporated with thevisual indicator 24, and cooperates with the controller 68, to adjust the intensity of theLEDs 75 to appropriate levels depending on whether it is daytime or nighttime. The user can also manually control the intensity level using thebuttons 34 on themain unit 22. - The
mount 66 can have a mountingplate 80 that has opposite L-shapedtracks flanges housing 78. The mountingplate 80 can be mounted on to the top of a pair ofsemi-circular holders holders interior space 94 that is adapted to receive the shaft of a handlebar of a motorcycle. In one embodiment, the mountingplate 80 and theholders holders screw 96 is threaded through threaded bores in the bottom of theholders holders flanges tracks visual indicator 24 to themount 66. - In addition to the
visual indicator 24 and theaudio indicator 26, other indicators can be used to alert the rider. For example, for riders who do not wear helmets, an audio indicator in the form of an earpiece can be clipped to a rider's collar or jacket, or secured around the rider's ear. As another example, a vibrating band 98 (seeFIG. 5 ) can be worn by the rider around the wrist, neck or other body part, and adapted to vibrate when themain unit 22 detects a police radar nearby. The vibrating band can have the same components as theaudio indicator 26 except that thespeaker 52 is replaced by a vibrating mechanism. As yet another alternative, a receiver (similar to 58) can be mounted to the frame of a rider's sunglasses, and a visual, audio, vibrating or other alert can be provided on the sunglasses. -
FIG. 5 illustrates how the system shown inFIG. 4 can be extended to a complete communication system that can be used by motorcyclists. Themain unit 22 can be provided as a main console, and eachmain unit 22 will include areceiver 23 that is similar to thereceiver FIG. 5 , one main unit 22 (designated as Main Console #1) can communicate with a plurality of othermain units 22 via thetransmitter 46 and thereceivers 23 in a network of main consoles and other peripheral devices that can be configured in any desired manner depending on the number of users, and the desired objectives. The communication can be bi-directional or in a single direction. These electronic peripheral devices can be adapted to wirelessly communicate with themain unit 22, and can include a visual alert 24 a, a portable audio device 26 a, avibratory alert 98, amobile phone 100, aradio 102, a two-way radio 104, a global positioning system (GPS) 106, and aheadset transceiver 108, among others. - The visual alert 24 a shown in
FIG. 5 can be the same as thevisual indicator 24 shown inFIGS. 3 and 4 , except that other features can be incorporated if thevisual indicator 24 is used in the communication system ofFIG. 5 . For example, the LEDs 75 (or other additional light sources) can be made to flash or emit light to alert the rider of incoming phone calls or other messages. - The
headset transceiver 108 can include amicrophone 110 andearphones 112. Theearphones 112 can be mounted to the helmet in a manner similar to theheadset speaker 52 described above, or can be ear plugs that are insertable into a rider's ears. Themicrophone 110 can be provided in a unitary unit together with theearphones 112, and the unit can be worn by the rider such that themicrophone 110 is positioned adjacent the rider's mouth. - The audio device 26 a shown in
FIG. 5 can be the same as theaudio indicator 26 shown inFIGS. 2 and 4 , except that other audio devices can be used as part of this communication system. Examples of these audio devices include MP3 players, CD players and the like. Themain unit 22 receives audio signals from the audio device 26 a, and then transmits these signals to thetransceiver 108 which then transmits these signals to theearphones 112 to broadcast music or sounds. Audio signals from theradio 102 can be communicated using the same method. Similarly, GPS signals from theGPS 106 can be communicated in the form of audio signals to provide auditory directions to the rider. The rider can control the audio devices 26 a,GPS 106 andradio 102 at themain unit 22, or directly at the particular peripheral device. - The
mobile phone 100 can communicate with the rider via themain unit 22, which relays the phone signals to theearphone 112 and from themicrophone 110 via thetransceiver 108. This allows the rider to place and receive phone calls without having to hold the phone to his/her head. Speech recognition software can be employed to help the rider place and receive phone calls. Audio signals to and from the two-way radio 104 can be communicated using the same method to allow a rider to communicate with another rider. The rider can control thephone 100 or the two-way radio 104 at themain unit 22, or directly at the particular peripheral device. - In addition, the
main unit 22 can communicate with one or more of a plurality of other main units 22 (i.e., other riders). Each rider can communicate using themicrophone 110 andearphones 112 at thetransceiver 108, which communicates with another rider via themain units 22 that are associated with rider. As shown inFIG. 5 , a network of riders can be created to allow for the sharing of information relating to road conditions, traffic, weather, and other factors. For example, when a rider encounters a radar signal, the location of the radar signal can be stored for a period of time at a central database that can be accessed by other riders. When another rider enters the geographic area of the radar signal, the recent radar signals stored in the network are conveyed to the new rider. Thus, eachmain unit 22 is essentially used as a communication hub. - The
main unit 22 can even communicate signals received from satellites, cellular andother sources 114. These signals can contain information relating to weather, traffic, road hazards, etc. - As an alternative, the radar detector and the laser detector can be provided as separate peripheral devices, and not as part of the
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FIGS. 6A-6C illustrate the various mounting assemblies that can be used to mount themain unit 22 to a motorcycle.FIG. 6A illustrates thehandlebar 200 of a conventional motorcycle. The mounting assembly can be secured to any of the locations indicated by the circledregions handlebar 200.FIG. 6B illustrates thesteering bridge 210 of a conventional motorcycle. Thebridge 210 has asteering stem 212 that is surrounded by anut 213. The mounting assembly can be secured to thesteering bridge 210 by replacing the stock steering stemnut 213.FIG. 6C illustrates thesteering stabilizer 220 on abridge 210 of a Honda™ CBR1000RR. The mounting assembly can be secured to thesteering stabilizer 220 by removing the two top cover screws 222. -
FIGS. 7A-7B illustrate a mountingassembly 300 that can be mounted to the location of thestem 212 inFIG. 6B by removing thenut 213 at thestem 212. The mountingassembly 300 has asupport bracket 310, anut mount 312, and alink 314 that pivotably couples thebracket 310 to thenut mount 312. Thebracket 310 has aplanar base 320, and threeside walls Short extensions 328 extend inwardly from theside walls 322, 326 to define two opposing rail tracks. Aball 330 extends from the bottom of thebase 320. Thenut mount 312 has ahexagonal body 332 that has internal threads (not shown) that are adapted to be threadably engaged to the steering stem 212 of the motorcycle in place of thenut 213. Aball 334 extends from the top of thebody 332. Thelink 314 has twoseparate link pieces link piece hemispherical recess 340 provided on theinner surface 342 at its top end, and anotherhemispherical recess 344 provided on theinner surface 342 at its bottom end. Theball 330 is adapted to be received for pivoting motion inside therecesses 340, and theball 334 is adapted to be received for pivoting motion inside therecesses 344. Ascrew 346 extends through threadedopenings 348 provided at about the center of thelink pieces link pieces - Referring to
FIG. 7A , the bottom of thehousing 30 of themain unit 22 has a set of opposing L-shapedflanges extensions 328 of theside walls 322 and 326, respectively, to secure themain unit 22 to thebracket 310 of the mountingassembly 300. In use, thenut mount 312 is threadably secured to the steering stem 212 of the motorcycle after thenut 213 has been removed, and the pivoting ball joints at theballs bracket 310 to be positioned at any desired orientation or angle with respect to thesteering stem 210. -
FIGS. 8A-8B illustrate a mountingassembly 360 that can be mounted to any of thehandlebar locations FIG. 6A . The mountingassembly 360 has asupport bracket 310,handlebar mount 362, and alink 314 that pivotably couples thebracket 310 to thehandlebar mount 362. Thebracket 310 and thelink 314 can be the same as thebracket 310 and link 314 described above in connection withFIGS. 7A-7B . Thehandlebar mount 362 has aleft holder 364 and aright holder 366, each of which is semi-circular in configuration to define a generally cylindricalinterior space 368 that is adapted to receive the shaft of a handlebar of a motorcycle.Semi-circular spacers holders handlebar 200. In addition, ahemispherical recess 380 is provided on the inner surface at its top end of bothholders balls 376, 378 is provided to pivotably couple thelink 314 to themount 362. Specifically, theball 376 is received for pivoting motion inside therecesses 344 of thelink pieces recesses 380 of theholders ball 330 is adapted to be received for pivoting motion inside therecesses 340 of thelink pieces holders handlebar 200, and ascrew 382 is threaded through threadedopenings 384 in theholders holders balls bracket 310 to be positioned at any desired orientation or angle with respect to thehandlebar 200. -
FIGS. 9A-9B illustrate a modification that can be made to the mountingassembly 360, where the two-ball joint 374 and thelink 314 have been omitted, so that theball 330 is adapted to be received for pivoting motion inside therecesses 380 of theholders ball 330 allows thebracket 310 to be positioned at any desired orientation or angle with respect to thehandlebar 200. -
FIGS. 10A-10B illustrate a mountingassembly 400 that can be mounted to thesteering stabilizer 220 inFIG. 6C of a Honda™ CBR1000RR motorcycle. The mountingassembly 400 includes abracket 310 and alink 314 that can be the same as thebracket 310 and link 314 inFIGS. 7A-7B . Thenut mount 312 is replaced by abar mount 402, which has abar 404, aball 405 provided at the top of thebar 404, and twoopenings 406 provided at opposite ends of thebar 404.Bolts 408 are threaded through theopenings 406 to be secured to openings provided on thesteering stabilizer 220 on a Honda™ CBR1000RR motorcycle.Washers 410 can be provided below thebar 404 to further facilitate the mounting. Theball 405 is received for pivoting motion inside therecesses 344. In use, thebar mount 402 is secured to thesteering stabilizer 220, and the pivoting ball joints at theballs bracket 310 to be positioned at any desired orientation or angle with respect to thesteering stabilizer 220. -
FIGS. 11A-11B illustrate a mountingassembly 420 that can be mounted to the location of thestem 212 inFIG. 6B of a Kawasaki™ ZX-10R motorcycle. The mountingassembly 420 includes abracket 310 and alink 314 that can be the same as thebracket 310 and link 314 inFIGS. 7A-7B . Thenut mount 312 is replaced by adifferent nut mount 422, which has anut 424 withhexagonal surfaces 425, aplate 426, and aball 428 provided at the top of theplate 426. Theplate 426 has a surface area that is greater than the surface area of the top of thenut 424, so that a portion of theplate 426 extends out from the periphery of thenut 424. Theplate 426 is secured to the top of thenut 424 byscrews 430, andslots 431 in theplate 426 allow the orientation of theplate 426 to be adjusted with respect to thenut 424. Theball 428 is located at the portion of theplate 426 that extends out from the periphery of thenut 424, so as to avoid interference with the steering stabilizer on the Kawasaki™ ZX-10R motorcycle. Theball 428 is received for pivoting motion inside therecesses 344. In use, thenut mount 422 is threadably secured to the steering stem 212 of a Kawasaki™ ZX-10R motorcycle, and the pivoting ball joints at theballs bracket 310 to be positioned at any desired orientation or angle with respect to thesteering stem 212. - While the description above refers to particular embodiments of the present invention, it will be understood that many modifications may be made without departing from the spirit thereof. The accompanying claims are intended to cover such modifications as would fall within the true scope and spirit of the present invention.
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1. A communication system for use with a motorcycle, comprising:
a main unit that includes a detector and a transmitter that transmits an alert signal upon the detection of a radar or laser by the detector; and
a visual indicator having a receiver that receives the alert signal from the transmitter, and a display which provides a visual display of the alert signal, the visual indicator being mounted to a portion of a motorcycle.
2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the transmitter and the receiver to communicate the alert signal wirelessly.
3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the visual indicator further includes means for adjusting the intensity of the visual display.
4. The system of claim 1 , further including a mount coupled to the visual indicator for removably attaching the visual indicator to a portion of a motorcycle.
5. The system of claim 1 , wherein the visual display is an LED display.
6. The system of claim 1 , further including a mounting assembly coupled to the main unit for removably attaching the main unit to a part of a motorcycle.
7. The system of claim 1 , further including a separate peripheral device that communicates wirelessly with the main unit.
8. The system of claim 7 , wherein the separate peripheral device is another main unit.
9. A communication system for use with a motorcycle, comprising:
a main unit that includes a detector and a transmitter that transmits an alert signal upon the detection of a radar or laser by the detector; and
an audio indicator having a receiver that receives the alert signal from the transmitter, and a speaker which emits an auditory response of the alert signal.
10. The system of claim 9 , wherein the transmitter and the receiver communicate the alert signal wirelessly.
11. The system of claim 9 , further including a helmet, with the audio indicator removably attached to the helmet.
12. The system of claim 9 , further including a mounting assembly coupled to the main unit for removably attaching the main unit to a part of a motorcycle.
13. The system of claim 9 , further including a separate peripheral device that communicates wirelessly with the main unit.
14. The system of claim 13 , wherein the separate peripheral device is another main unit.
15. In combination:
a motorcycle having a steering bridge that has a steering stem;
a mounting assembly comprising a nut mount that is removably connected to the steering stem of the motorcycle, a support bracket, and a link that pivotably couples the nut mount to the support bracket; and
a main unit that is removably coupled to the support bracket, the main unit comprising a peripheral device.
16. The combination of claim 15 , wherein the link has first and second ends, the mounting assembly further including a first ball that pivotably couples the support bracket to the first end of the link, and a second ball that pivotably couples the nut mount to the second end of the link.
17. The combination of claim 15 , wherein the nut mount includes a nut, a plate attached to the nut and having a portion that extends beyond the periphery of the nut, with the second ball provided on the portion that extends beyond the periphery of the nut.
18. In combination:
a motorcycle having a handlebar;
a mounting assembly comprising a handlebar mount that is removably connected to the handlebar of the motorcycle, a support bracket that is pivotably coupled to the handlebar mount, and wherein the handlebar mount is comprised of two separate pieces, and a single screw that connects the two pieces; and
a main unit that is removably coupled to the support bracket, the main unit comprising a peripheral device.
19. The combination of claim 18 , wherein the mounting system further includes a link that has first and second ends, a first ball that pivotably couples the support bracket to the first end of the link, and a second ball that pivotably couples the handlebar mount to the second end of the link.
20. In combination:
a motorcycle having a steering stabilizer;
a mounting assembly comprising a bar mount that is removably connected to the steering stabilizer of the motorcycle, a support bracket to which the main unit is removably coupled, a link that has first and second ends, a first ball that pivotably couples the support bracket to the first end of the link, and a second ball provided on the ball mount that pivotably couples the second end of the link to the bar mount, the bar mount further including two spaced-apart openings, each opening receiving a bolt that is coupled to the steering stabilizer.
21. A communication system, comprising:
a first main unit removably coupled to a first motorcycle;
a first peripheral device coupled to the first main unit for communication therewith;
a second main unit removably coupled to a second motorcycle;
a second peripheral device coupled to the second main unit for communication therewith; and
wherein the first and second main units communicate signals with each other.
22. The system of claim 21 , wherein the first and second main units communicate signals relating to the detection of a police radar.
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